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Andy’s Tours will provide you all local representative contact info in your materials.
Arrival and Departure
A local rep will meet you on arrival at the Ferry Port and assist with hotel transfers
Ferries
Highspeed Ferries from Piraeus arrive either right in town (old port) or at the New Port at Tourlos, a mile and a half north of Mykonos Town.
Ferries to other islands (e.g. Flying Cat to Santorini) normally leave from the Old Ferry Port at the north end of the harbour just below the Porto Mykonos Hotel. There is a small terminal at the Old Port which provides shade and somewhere to sit down but which is usually very crowded, particularly if there is more than one ferry departing at about the same time. Warn the group that some confusion is inevitable and that they need to stay focused and concentrate on keeping together. These ferries are frequently delayed and communications from the Port Authority can be minimal. However tedious the wait, make sure the group doesn’t wander off. Toilets are available 100 yards away behind the bus station.
Hotel
We usually use Porto Mykonos located near the old port
tel: +30 22890 22454
fax: +30 22890 26741
http://www.portomykonos.gr
Delos Excursion
Morning guided excursion from Mykonos old port. Delos is a small island/archaeological park off the coast of Mykonos, with no inhabitants, shops limited shade and very limited facilities. Make sure the group brings water and sun-screen. Stress that group stay on marked pathways and don’t climb structures other than stairs used by tourists. It is a fabulous visit and gives a great sense of the site’s importance. For those groups who are classically based it is a good idea to get the guide to discuss the Delian League in detail.
Under 18s need their passports/copies.
9.00am: Ferry from dock at west end of harbour. A local rep will usually accompany you to ferry and buy tickets. Your guide will meet you either there or on arrival at Delos (appx 20 minute boat ride over). Your guide pays entrances and conducts visit. Bookshop and toilets by landing dock at Delos. Only other toilets are at the Museum or the adjacent café where your tour will end.
12.15pm: Return ferry to Mykonos.
FACTS AND FREE TME
Tourist office: This is next to Town Hall at west end of harbour
Taxis
There are very few taxis on Mykonos so be prepared to wait for one. There are taxi ranks at the Plateia (Plateia M. Mavrogenous on the east side of the harbour) and at the South Bus Station or telephone Mykonos Taxis on + 30 22890 23700.
Beaches
Mykonos beaches are very crowded in high season and it can be difficult to find a space on the popular ones without paying to hire an umbrella and sun-lounger, which can be outrageously expensive. It is worth bargaining if you are a group and if you eat at the restaurant attached, you may get full credit for the umbrella hire. Ornos is the closest sheltered beach to town.
The southern beaches are probably the best served by public transportation. Platys Gialos, Psarrou, Paradise Beach, and Super Paradise are a few of the most well-known. Check bus schedules.
Archaeological Museum
Agiou Stephanou above old ferry port
Paraportiani Church
Right by the old harbor, iconic Mykonos spot for sunsets and photos.
Shopping
There are shops throughout Mykonos Town, particularly in the streets leading off from the Plateia – Matogianni, Zouganeli and Mavrogeni. Luxury clothes shops and jewelry shops abound.
Best Sunset
Little Venice area, next to the windmills, which overlook the area. Expensive food/cocktails right next to the water. Best sunset spot though.